Rabbits in Florida in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Florida. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 2,971 of the 17,564 sightings logged across the year (16.9%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for rabbits in Florida
16.9%
of yearly sightings
2,971
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
17,564
verified records a year
April 18.3%, May 16.9%, June 12.4%. Busiest month is April at 18.3%.
17,564 verified observations of rabbits in Florida, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Florida
Peak month
April
3,222 records (18.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 768 | 4.4% |
| February | 889 | 5.1% |
| March | 1,918 | 10.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 3,222 | 18.3% |
| Maypeak | 2,971 | 16.9% |
| Junepeak | 2,183 | 12.4% |
| July | 1,344 | 7.7% |
| August | 957 | 5.4% |
| September | 1,019 | 5.8% |
| October | 1,084 | 6.2% |
| November | 634 | 3.6% |
| December | 575 | 3.3% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Marsh Rabbit | 9,851 |
| Eastern Cottontail | 6,785 |
| European Rabbit | 175 |
| Swamp Rabbit | 3 |
In Florida, May carries 16.9% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 8.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (18.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (12.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The rabbits most often recorded in Florida are Marsh Rabbit, Eastern Cottontail and European Rabbit. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which rabbits you are most likely to see
- Marsh Rabbit9,851 records
- Eastern Cottontail6,785 records
- European Rabbit175 records
- Swamp Rabbit3 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Florida in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 2,971 of the 17,564 verified rabbits sightings logged in Florida across the year, which is 16.9% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Florida?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.
What month is best for rabbits in Florida?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 17,564 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Florida?+
The most-recorded species in Florida are Marsh Rabbit, Eastern Cottontail and European Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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